Bobbi Jean Tanberg

COTA/C, ATP, Life Coach, Co-Founder / Life Coaching Coordinator

 

Bobbi Jean has been providing Occupational Therapy Services at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center for over 18 years. .

Her area of expertise is the use of assistive technology (low tech and high tech) to help persons with physical disabilities to access the computer and control their environment. Bobbi Jean has developed several programs within the Occupational Therapy department to empower inpatients and outpatients to participate in meaningful occupation.

Bobbi Jean was a member of the USA Women’s Wheelchair Basketball team 1997 – 2000, competing in numerous international competitions, including the 2000 Paralympic Games in Sydney, Australia.

Contact Information:

 

• Date of Injury: 1985
• Type of Injury: multiple orthopedic injuries
• Current Home: Downey
• Education:
• Associate in Science in Occupational Therapy - Austin, Minnesota. Completing bachelors degree in Health Care Management - TUI University.
• Occupation:
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / Assistive Technology Practitioner
  

She has been appointed and serves as the Vice President of the Los Angeles County Commission for Women, representing the fourth district, and Secretary for the California Board of Occupational Therapy.

I strongly believe that success starts with establishing a goal and taking small steps each week to keep your focus and gain momentum. Regardless of the barriers that you run into, there are community resources, assistive technology or peer wisdom that can assist you in surpassing those barriers to achieve your goals.